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Stone turns up the heat on energy supplier OVO after billing issues in far north

28 February 2024
Stone turns up the heat on energy supplier OVO after billing issues in far north

Stone turns up the heat on energy supplier OVO after billing issues in far north

28 February 2024

After our report about a Wick householder's issues with OVO Energy, north MP Jamie Stone met the company's executives to discuss ongoing issues.


Major Caithness tourist destination closed due to falling masonry

28 February 2024
Major Caithness tourist destination closed due to falling masonry

Major Caithness tourist destination closed due to falling masonry

28 February 2024

Sinclair-Girnigoe Castle near Wick, a magnet for visitors to the far north, was closed off this week after fallen masonry was discovered.


More success for Wick-based Marrellian Majorettes twirl squad with 21 golds and more

27 February 2024
More success for Wick-based Marrellian Majorettes twirl squad with 21 golds and more

More success for Wick-based Marrellian Majorettes twirl squad with 21 golds and more

27 February 2024

North Point Twirl Squad, the competition team from Wick-based dancing school the Marrellian Majorettes, had success at national event in Inverness.


The story of a wheelbarrow-pushing Victorian celebrity who travelled through Caithness

26 February 2024
The story of a wheelbarrow-pushing Victorian celebrity who travelled through Caithness

The story of a wheelbarrow-pushing Victorian celebrity who travelled through Caithness

26 February 2024

A new podcast helps shed light on an enigmatic photograph from around 1905 showing an elderly man in Wick's town centre with a wheelbarrow.


New girl in town Scarlett Ruby is ready to wow Wick audiences

26 February 2024
New girl in town Scarlett Ruby is ready to wow Wick audiences

New girl in town Scarlett Ruby is ready to wow Wick audiences

26 February 2024

Drag queen Miss Scarlett Ruby posed for some pictures at Wick harbour and says she is preparing to strut the stage at local venues.


Electricity shock for Wick resident but Groat helps resolve issue – 'The power of the press is still strong'

23 February 2024
Electricity shock for Wick resident but Groat helps resolve issue – 'The power of the press is still strong'

Electricity shock for Wick resident but Groat helps resolve issue – 'The power of the press is still strong'

23 February 2024

A Wick householder talked about the 'shocking' issue she faced after receiving huge energy bills and thanked the paper for helping resolve it.


Temporary 40mph speed restriction at Latheron and Causewaymire

22 February 2024
Temporary 40mph speed restriction at Latheron and Causewaymire

Temporary 40mph speed restriction at Latheron and Causewaymire

22 February 2024

It was announced this week that there will be a temporary road restriction on the A9/A99 at Latheron and along the Causewaymire road.


WATCH: Noisy nightmare over for Watten residents as dodgy manhole cover replaced

21 February 2024
WATCH: Noisy nightmare over for Watten residents as dodgy manhole cover replaced

WATCH: Noisy nightmare over for Watten residents as dodgy manhole cover replaced

21 February 2024

The cause of many sleepless nights in Watten was resolved today when the rattling cover over a sewer pipe on the A882 was replaced.


Development at former children's home in Wick

20 February 2024
Development at former children's home in Wick

Development at former children's home in Wick

20 February 2024

An application has been lodged with Highland Council regarding developments at the former children's care home in Wick called Avonlea.


WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mould-riddled Thurso house – 'No one should live in these conditions,' says local MP

20 February 2024
WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mould-riddled Thurso house – 'No one should live in these conditions,' says local MP

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mould-riddled Thurso house – 'No one should live in these conditions,' says local MP

20 February 2024

A disabled Thurso man, who breathes with an oxygen cylinder, is pleads with the council to be decanted from his mouldy home before it 'kills' him.


A lighthouse festival of fun – Celebrating 100 years of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

19 February 2024
A lighthouse festival of fun – Celebrating 100 years of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

A lighthouse festival of fun – Celebrating 100 years of Duncansby Head Lighthouse

19 February 2024

Lyth Arts Centre is teaming up with the John O’Groats Book Festival to celebrate 100 years of Duncansby Head Lighthouse.


Young people urged to keep Caithness clean

18 February 2024
Young people urged to keep Caithness clean

Young people urged to keep Caithness clean

18 February 2024

Caithness kids are being encouraged to compete for clean up glory by helping to tackle the litter emergency


The Book of Wild Flowers – The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles

17 February 2024
The Book of Wild Flowers – The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles

The Book of Wild Flowers – The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles

17 February 2024

Artist Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks have collaborated on The Book of Wild Flowers, a celebration of British wild flowers


Council announces 'fast, efficient and cost effective' thermal pothole repair trial at Thurso

15 February 2024
Council announces 'fast, efficient and cost effective' thermal pothole repair trial at Thurso

Council announces 'fast, efficient and cost effective' thermal pothole repair trial at Thurso

15 February 2024

The council announced that a three-week trial of a 'fast, efficient and cost effective' thermal process for pothole repairs will take place in Thurso.


WilSon Energy helps double the size of Wick’s heating scheme

14 February 2024
WilSon Energy helps double the size of Wick’s heating scheme

WilSon Energy helps double the size of Wick’s heating scheme

14 February 2024

A Midlands-based company is helping reduce fuel costs for tenants and boost sustainability by doubling the size of Wick's district heating system.


Thrumster couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary with royal approval

13 February 2024
Thrumster couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary with royal approval

Thrumster couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary with royal approval

13 February 2024

George and Sheena Heppel from Thrumster celebrated 60 years of married life together and received a card from the King and Queen.


Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

13 February 2024
Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

13 February 2024

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.


Stacey Solomon is looking for Caithness families to take part in BBC show

12 February 2024
Stacey Solomon is looking for Caithness families to take part in BBC show

Stacey Solomon is looking for Caithness families to take part in BBC show

12 February 2024

The casting team for Stacey Solomon's hit BBC1 show Sort Your Life Out is on the lookout for Caithness families to take part in the next series.


PICTURES: Prize bingo at Thurso's Miller Academy raises £670 towards school trip

12 February 2024
PICTURES: Prize bingo at Thurso's Miller Academy raises £670 towards school trip

PICTURES: Prize bingo at Thurso's Miller Academy raises £670 towards school trip

12 February 2024

SEE THE PICTURES! Almost 150 people attended a prize bingo event at Miller Academy to help raise funds towards a special school trip.


Thurso artist meets Queen Camilla for unveiling of poignant sculpture

12 February 2024
Thurso artist meets Queen Camilla for unveiling of poignant sculpture

Thurso artist meets Queen Camilla for unveiling of poignant sculpture

12 February 2024

Shelagh Swanson from Thurso said she felt honoured to have met Queen Camilla at Aberdeen Art Gallery during the unveiling of her sculpture.


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